On February 22, there’s finally a reason to celebrate during the work week – it’s National Margarita Day!
Whether hosting a happy hour with colleagues or celebrating with friends at brunch, Sauza Tequila is honoring the holiday with a full menu of pitcher-style margaritas, so no matter what time of day you choose to toast with a margarita, Sauza has the perfect suggestions!
· Meeting up with friends for brunch? Sauza’s Tequila Sunrise margarita is made with fresh orange juice, cranberry juice and lime juice – just the right amount of flavor to zest up your day
· Celebrating during lunch? Sauza’s Perfect Pear margarita is made with lime, lemon, fresh pear and topped with rosemary – a fruity drink to complement an afternoon bite
· Meeting up with colleagues for happy hour? Sauza’s Classic Margarita is an easy-to-make recipe made with lime juice, simple syrup and triple sec – best served pitcher-style with a side of lime wedges for larger groups
· Mixing up cocktails in the evening with your S.O? Sauza’s Late Night Lychee is made with lychee syrup, fresh lime juice, and jalapeño slices – a perfect way to spice up the night
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Sauza® Tequila Sunrise (Serves 8)
· 2 cups Sauza® Signature Blue Silver
· 1 cup lime juice
· 1 cup orange juice
· 3 cups cranberry juice
· 8 orange wedges
Preparation: Add ingredients to a pitcher and stir. Pour over ice into glasses. Garnish each with an orange wedge.
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Perfect Pear (Serves 8)
· 2 cups Sauza® Signature Blue Silver
· 1 cup simple syrup
· 1/2 cup lime
· 1/2 cup lemon
· 4 peeled pears
· 8 rosemary sprigs
Preparation: Add ingredients to an ice-filled pitcher and stir. Pour into margarita glasses and garnish each with a pear slice and rosemary sprig.
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Sauza® Classic Margarita (Serves 8)
· 1 ½ cups Sauza® Signature Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
· 1 cup lime juice
· ½ cup DeKuyper® Triple Sec Liqueur
· ½ cup simple syrup
· Salt for rimming
· Lime wheels
Preparation: Add ingredients to pitcher and stir. Pour over ice into salt-rimmed margarita glasses. Garnish each with a lime wheel on the rim and serve.
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The Late Night Lychee (Serves 8)
· 1 1/2 cups Sauza® Signature Blue Silver
· 1/2 cup lychee-infused simple syrup
· 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
· 15-20 sprigs of cilantro
· 8 jalapeño slices
· Lychee garnish
Preparation: Add ingredients to an ice-filled pitcher and stir. Pour over ice into salt-rimmed margarita glasses. Garnish with lychee and cilantro.
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